The final school holiday before the Christmas break is an ideal time to escape for some well-deserved family time. Take a break this October from just 249 per family, including ferry crossings. Prices during the English October half term holidays (from 22 October) start from 315 per family, including ferry crossings. Half-term break in October Scottish schools: Monday 10 October until Friday 21 October English/Welsh schools: Monday 24 October until Friday 28 October inclusive.